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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,394.96, 413,166.60 and 165,258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,394.96, 413,166.60 and 165,258.96 is: 228,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,394.96 : 413,166.60 = 165,258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,394.96/413,166.60 = 165,258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,394.96x = 413,166.60 × 165,258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,394.96x = 68,279,482,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,279,482,622.74/299,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,058.22

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